The Chinese synchronized swimming team achieved great success at the Flower World Cup Paris, winning the silver medal in the collective technical selection event. The tournament, which is also serving as a test event for the upcoming Paris Olympics, took place at the Olympic Aquatics Center on May 3.
In the collective technical optional competition, the Mexican team claimed the top spot with 273.5379 points, followed closely by the Chinese team in second place with 269.5396 points. The Spanish team secured the third position with 253.6042 points.
Feng Yu, the captain of the Chinese team, expressed his thoughts after the competition, acknowledging the need for improvements despite their impressive performance. He emphasized the importance of using this event as a learning opportunity and preparation for the Olympics, which are just over 80 days away.
The Olympic Aquatics Center, where the event took place, is a state-of-the-art venue specifically constructed for the Paris Olympics. Featuring a sustainable design with bio-based materials and photovoltaic panels, the sports center aims to minimize its carbon footprint.
Looking ahead to the Paris Olympics, Feng Yu highlighted the need for additional training facilities to further enhance their preparation. The Olympic Aquatics Center will not only host synchronized swimming but also water polo and diving competitions during the Games.
As the Chinese team continues its journey towards the Paris Olympics, the success at the Flower World Cup Paris serves as both a motivation and a reality check, reminding them of the challenges they still need to overcome in order to achieve their goal of Olympic glory.